Bas & The Hics
Category: Events Calendar
Date and Time
- Wednesday, Nov 26, 2025
Location
Blue Note Los Angeles
6372 Sunset Blvd
Details
Proposed Bas & The Hics bio: Bas (Abbas Hamad) is a Paris-born, Queens-raised rapper of Sudanese descent signed to J. Cole’s Dreamville Records. Since his debut, he has become known for blending introspective lyricism with melodic rap, weaving influences from jazz, soul, and electronic music into projects like Too High to Riot and Milky Way. His artistry often balances storytelling with a global perspective, reflecting both his personal journey and his cross-cultural roots. Bas has long sought out collaborators who expand his sound, a pursuit that led him to connect with the London-based group The Hics after discovering their music in Grand Theft Auto V.
The Hics, formed in 2012 by Sam Paul Evans and Roxane Barker, built their reputation through a hybrid of electronic textures, neo-soul, and jazz-inflected songwriting. Early recognition came with their single “Cold Air,” which landed on GTA V’s in-game radio and sparked international attention. Their nuanced blend of vocals, instrumentation, and digital production positioned them as a unique voice in the UK’s alternative music scene. Joining Bas on tour in 2016 cemented a creative bond that grew steadily through shared performances and collaborations on tracks such as “Ricochet” and “Matches.”
In 2025, Bas and The Hics formalized their partnership with Melanchronica, a joint album released on June 17. The project merges their sensibilities into a soundscape that moves fluidly between hip-hop, R&B, and electronica, while exploring themes of longing, isolation, and human connection. The title, derived from the phrase “chronic melancholy,” encapsulates the album’s reflective mood. Featuring contributions from artists like Ab-Soul, Saba, and Domani, Melanchronica marks both an evolution in Bas’s catalog and a breakthrough moment for The Hics. The accompanying tour presents this collaboration in full form, offering audiences an immersive performance that showcases the strength of their long-developing creative chemistry.
